I bought a flat in June 2013 and the builder took advance maintenance charges for 15 months. The society still isn’t registered and they’re charging a hefty maintenance fee. Even worse, the BMC hasn’t provided water connection yet. What should I do?

You have the right to question the maintenance charges as the society is unregistered and basic amenities like water connection are absent. You can approach the consumer forum or relevant authority to seek redressal, highlighting the lack of facilities and the builder’s failure to fulfill their obligations. You can also request the builder to provide a detailed breakdown of the maintenance charges and their usage.